Lexuan Huazhong Restaurant
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
Level 1, Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, No. 666, Taihong Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Level 1, Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, No. 666, Taihong Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Shanghai Steamed Dumplings, Buddhist Vegetarian Roast Goose.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Level 1, Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, No. 666, Taihong Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Shanghai Steamed Dumplings, Buddhist Vegetarian Roast Goose, Cashew Palace Shrimp Balls, Swan Durian Pastry
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Shanghai Steamed DumplingsShanghai xiaolongbao is a steamed dumpling made with pork and gelatin, featuring a flour-based wrapper and filling of minced pork, ginger, scallions, and seasonings, shaped into pleats and steamed until juicy.
Buddhist Vegetarian Roast GooseBuddhist vegetarian roast goose is a plant-based dish made primarily from tofu skin, rolled into a goose shape, steamed, then marinated in a sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and spices before being pan-fried until golden. No animal products are used, reflecting vegan principles.
Cashew Palace Shrimp BallsThis dish features shrimp balls stir-fried with cashews and other nuts in a sweet and sour palace sauce, offering a rich, crunchy texture and balanced flavor.
Swan Durian PastrySwan Durian Pastry is an innovative dessert featuring fresh durian flesh as filling, wrapped in delicate flaky pastry and baked to a golden crisp. Shaped like a swan, it is lifelike and offers both rich flavor layers and visual appeal.
Signature Pan-Fried BunsThe signature pan-fried pork buns are a classic Chinese dim sum dish, primarily made with pork, fresh gelatinous skin, and seasonings. The dough is fermented and wrapped around the filling, then pan-fried until the bottom turns golden and crispy, while the top is sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions. The result is a rich, flavorful bite with an irresistible meaty aroma.
Braised Beef with Low HeatSlow-cooked beef with aromatic spices, tender and flavorful.
Crystal River ShrimpA dish made with fresh river shrimp, lightly coated in egg white and starch, then steamed to achieve a translucent, tender texture with a delicate savory flavor.
Crispy Skin Fried SquabA Cantonese classic dish featuring tender squab pigeon with a crispy skin, deep-fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch and juicy interior.
Stir-fried Guangdong Bok ChoyStir-fried Guangdong mustard greens is a dish primarily made with fresh Guangdong mustard greens, cooked by quick stir-frying. After washing, the greens are either blanched or directly stir-fried with garlic slices to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant green color.
Braised Tofu with Abalone SauceA dish made by slow-cooking homemade tofu in a rich abalone sauce, often enhanced with mushrooms and ham for depth of flavor.